A review by mooncraftbujo
Hopeless by Elsie Silver
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
You can do the whole fake-relationship trope without needing a barely-legal virgin and a 35 year old man as the two parties, especially when it's mentioned numerous times in the book that it's a bit dodgy. Acknowledging its awkwardness doesn't excuse the point that it's completely unnecessary and adds nothing to the story.
Moderate: Bullying, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Minor: Pregnancy